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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-07

Let’s say that a pastor speaks what he thinks is God’s intended meaning “with au

Let’s say that a pastor speaks what he thinks is God’s intended meaning “with authority” but upon reading the text and reflecting on it you recognize that he is off base and incorrect. Should you obe

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-07

@Generally_aware @RealStevenDC @ryancduff If you admit deacons, and deacons are

@Generally_aware @RealStevenDC @ryancduff If you admit deacons, and deacons are also described as “one wife husbands” (1 Tim 3:12), then why can’t they be elders?

1 Tim 3:12 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-06

@MaxLuder @MarkGrote @JollyStine You don't get requirements by inferring intention. Paul includes women in vs11. However, there's a big difference between including and forbidding. For example, there are only two people explicitly called elders in...

@MaxLuder @MarkGrote @JollyStine You don't get requirements by inferring intention. Paul includes women in vs11. However, there's a big difference between including and forbidding. For example, the

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-05

@RiseRevolution5 @TeregianKunta Those are great texts. Ultimately we have ample proof that women occupied positions of authority, leadership and influence including over men. So what we need to do is explain these hard passages. And I believe I ha...

@RiseRevolution5 @TeregianKunta Those are great texts. Ultimately we have ample proof that women occupied positions of authority, leadership and influence including over men. So what we need to do i

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-03

@reformedbapty @smashbaals Paul was both an elder and an apostle (Peter identifi

@reformedbapty @smashbaals Paul was both an elder and an apostle (Peter identified himself as an elder, see 1 Pet 5:1). If Paul was single and advocated for singleness (1 Cor 7) and didn’t have child

1 Pet 5:1 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-03

@smashbaals Maybe you are having trouble reading the Bible in context. No scholar would take one of the most contested passages and call it “clear.” Think about this: why do women need to be silent in church? Is it to protect vulnerable, weak men ...

@smashbaals Maybe you are having trouble reading the Bible in context. No scholar would take one of the most contested passages and call it “clear.” Think about this: why do women need to be silent

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-02

@MrRoyMcAvoy @kelcy_lowry @The_Wry_Griot @JonnyRoot_ Are you suggesting I’m a false convert because I demonstrate a scriptural basis for godly women teaching true doctrine and pastoring? This is not a fundamental of the Christian faith. Can you poi...

@MrRoyMcAvoy @kelcy_lowry @The_Wry_Griot @JonnyRoot_ Are you suggesting I’m a false convert because I demonstrate a scriptural basis for godly women teaching true doctrine and pastoring? This is not

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-02

@brmorris Or we can apply ourselves to studying the context and with God’s help

@brmorris Or we can apply ourselves to studying the context and with God’s help understand this passage. If God intends scripture to be understood then He will help us. https://t.co/Y0IdPyu8TO

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-02

@kelcy_lowry @MrRoyMcAvoy @The_Wry_Griot @JonnyRoot_ That’s not what 1 Tim 2:12 means. One has to base their interpretation on the context. Every time I deal with someone from a cult—almost without fail—their bad readings of scripture come from rea...

@kelcy_lowry @MrRoyMcAvoy @The_Wry_Griot @JonnyRoot_ That’s not what 1 Tim 2:12 means. One has to base their interpretation on the context. Every time I deal with someone from a cult—almost without

1 Tim 2:12 commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-02

@kelcy_lowry @MrRoyMcAvoy @The_Wry_Griot @JonnyRoot_ Who am I mocking? My typic

@kelcy_lowry @MrRoyMcAvoy @The_Wry_Griot @JonnyRoot_ Who am I mocking? My typical manner is to deal with the teaching in a dispassionate way, not to mock people.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-30

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Not having women as elders and counsellors is very unwise, though I understand it is done for theological reasons. However, they still serve in many ways. Using the gifts God gives them for wisdom, counsel and lea...

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Not having women as elders and counsellors is very unwise, though I understand it is done for theological reasons. However, they still serve in many ways. Using th

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-30

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT I think if I was a pastor I would wonder what

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT I think if I was a pastor I would wonder what happened in their last church.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-28

@Omniisnotbussin @MarkGrote Do you have a Jewish male pastor, or are Gentiles allowed? By the same reasoning, women also are not excluded. Regarding 1 Tim 2:12, Paul left Timothy behind in Ephesus to stop false teaching not to stop females from t...

@Omniisnotbussin @MarkGrote Do you have a Jewish male pastor, or are Gentiles allowed? By the same reasoning, women also are not excluded. Regarding 1 Tim 2:12, Paul left Timothy behind in Ephesus

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-27

@MarkGrote Education plays a part as elders need to be able to teach and to correct those who contradict the Word, but none of the 12 disciples were educated. What was important was that they spent time with Jesus and were discipled. What changed i...

@MarkGrote Education plays a part as elders need to be able to teach and to correct those who contradict the Word, but none of the 12 disciples were educated. What was important was that they spent t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-21

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE Now that’s interesting. So either your husband has the a

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE Now that’s interesting. So either your husband has the authority to give you a pass on obeying 1 Tim 2:12 and/or he is scared to rebuke me himself. Which is it?

1 Tim 2:12 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-20

@MarkGrote I’m egalitarian so I agree with you on that, but I think that the details in this passage don’t fit your description. Paul uses the singular in vs 11-12, “the woman” in v14 and “she will be saved…if they” in v15. All of these point to a ...

@MarkGrote I’m egalitarian so I agree with you on that, but I think that the details in this passage don’t fit your description. Paul uses the singular in vs 11-12, “the woman” in v14 and “she will b

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-17

@kelcy_lowry @Isaiah45_7 First, I don’t know how you researched my position years ago before I posted it here. 🤔 I don’t know too many who hold to my view of these passages. Second, what is a godly man? Do you define a godly man as a complementari...

@kelcy_lowry @Isaiah45_7 First, I don’t know how you researched my position years ago before I posted it here. 🤔 I don’t know too many who hold to my view of these passages. Second, what is a godly

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-17

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @MarkGrote @hamillaaron @MikeWingerii My parents are not the pastors nor do they attend my church. It was part of the Reformed Church of America denomination but is in process of leaving because the denomination doesn’t a...

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @MarkGrote @hamillaaron @MikeWingerii My parents are not the pastors nor do they attend my church. It was part of the Reformed Church of America denomination but is in pro

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-17

@DothanDave @MarkGrote True enough. It does appear that the sometimes arbitrary

@DothanDave @MarkGrote True enough. It does appear that the sometimes arbitrary labeling of someone as a pastor because they are male rather than specifically acknowledging the Holy Spirit’s gifting

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-14

@sympatheticNPC Yes! God included specific details in this text for those earnestly seeking truth. Is there ever an end to these gems? 😅 This passage isn't about Eve undermining Adam’s authority, but rather highlights Adam's responsibility for hi...

@sympatheticNPC Yes! God included specific details in this text for those earnestly seeking truth. Is there ever an end to these gems? 😅 This passage isn't about Eve undermining Adam’s authority,

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-14

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, and your willingness to do what you believe is right is commendable. For the record, as an egalitarian I don’t believe in forcing oneself into positions just because you believe you have the right to. Even as...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, and your willingness to do what you believe is right is commendable. For the record, as an egalitarian I don’t believe in forcing oneself into positions just b

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-13

@JeremyMBauman @MarkGrote @kelcy_lowry @hamillaaron @MikeWingerii Unfortunately he didn’t steelman the view that there was a particular deceived woman in Ephesus teaching false doctrine whose husband (likely an elder or respected person) was being si...

@JeremyMBauman @MarkGrote @kelcy_lowry @hamillaaron @MikeWingerii Unfortunately he didn’t steelman the view that there was a particular deceived woman in Ephesus teaching false doctrine whose husband

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-13

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Well, I didn't say it should be done without telling the elders, but that the elders are not the church. It would be probably wise to tell the elders first. However, my prior church added the elders as the third a...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Well, I didn't say it should be done without telling the elders, but that the elders are not the church. It would be probably wise to tell the elders first. Howeve

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Matt 18:15-20 and church discipline doesn’t even say “if he refuses to listen to the 1 or 2 (additional) witnesses, then take it to the elders”—no, it says “take it to the church” and that doesn’t mean to the “staff...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Matt 18:15-20 and church discipline doesn’t even say “if he refuses to listen to the 1 or 2 (additional) witnesses, then take it to the elders”—no, it says “take it

Matt 18:15-20 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Ok, but the elders were not called to get him

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Ok, but the elders were not called to get him to comply. Seems like Dee just waited until he finally did it (this specific time).

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@DrFrankTurek @MikeWingerii @MikeWinger It appears that Frank thinks only the lead pastor role is not available to women. But there is no lead or chief pastor prescribed in scripture except Christ himself. Overseers who have a lot of experience sho...

@DrFrankTurek @MikeWingerii @MikeWinger It appears that Frank thinks only the lead pastor role is not available to women. But there is no lead or chief pastor prescribed in scripture except Christ hi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@BentheButcher80 @Jayessaych @Dioko1462 @Brian_Sauve Each individual was required to account for their own personal responsibility. God did not say to Adam, “Adam, why didn’t you take your role of authority over Eve” but “Where are you? Who told yo...

@BentheButcher80 @Jayessaych @Dioko1462 @Brian_Sauve Each individual was required to account for their own personal responsibility. God did not say to Adam, “Adam, why didn’t you take your role of au

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Kephale having the possible meaning of source (supported by how the word is being used in its context) is absolutely important to the egalitarian view of these supposed gender hierarchy passages. Everything goes ba...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Kephale having the possible meaning of source (supported by how the word is being used in its context) is absolutely important to the egalitarian view of these suppo

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-11

@JonnyRoot_ So a godly woman teaching true doctrine and pastoring in the truth i

@JonnyRoot_ So a godly woman teaching true doctrine and pastoring in the truth is committing a sin? What scripture says pastors are supposed to be authorities? I thought the authority was in the Wor

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-09

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Yes, everyone who is able bodied should do something to contribute, though clearly there are obvious cases where this doesn't apply. But are you saying that if there is something she isn't keeping up with, your opt...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Yes, everyone who is able bodied should do something to contribute, though clearly there are obvious cases where this doesn't apply. But are you saying that if ther

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder @CovenantReform2 Heb 5:12 says “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!” If they could all be teachers, what’...

@dougponder @CovenantReform2 Heb 5:12 says “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not

Heb 5:12 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder @CovenantReform2 Where is the term “role” ever mentioned? And where

@dougponder @CovenantReform2 Where is the term “role” ever mentioned? And where is teacher an office? Is not an elder said to be able to teach? As one can be both an apostle and elder/overseer, doe

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

RT @ryanschatz: @dougponder Short answer is no women elders? On the contrary, P

RT @ryanschatz: @dougponder Short answer is no women elders? On the contrary, Paul outlays **character** qualifications for leadership (1…

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder I agree with you that pastor and elder/overseer should not be distin

@dougponder I agree with you that pastor and elder/overseer should not be distinguished. How anyone would get that a woman can be a pastor but not an elder makes no sense to me.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder Elders are not meant to “rule” because they are not kings over the c

@dougponder Elders are not meant to “rule” because they are not kings over the church. They are servants carrying out a task and given a responsibility. They “care” for the Lord’s church.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder No one except Jesus is explicitly stated to be a pastor. Only John

@dougponder No one except Jesus is explicitly stated to be a pastor. Only John and Peter self-identify as elders. No one is explicitly identified as a bishop. How can you then argue that no women f

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder Isn’t it normal to use the male gender of words if either female or

@dougponder Isn’t it normal to use the male gender of words if either female or male is possible? Where do we see the text say anywhere, “and elder must not be a woman?”

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder They avoid the term shepherding? But shepherding isn’t in Titus 2:6-8 regarding men either. But what each is doing is shepherding. No doubt women have a role to shepherd younger women just as men should shepherd younger men. The latte...

@dougponder They avoid the term shepherding? But shepherding isn’t in Titus 2:6-8 regarding men either. But what each is doing is shepherding. No doubt women have a role to shepherd younger women j

Titus 2:6-8 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@dougponder Short answer is no women elders? On the contrary, Paul outlays **ch

@dougponder Short answer is no women elders? On the contrary, Paul outlays **character** qualifications for leadership (1 Tim 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9) ⎯ Paul doesn't forbid the single, the childless or w

1 Tim 3:1-13 Titus 1:5-9 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@sparkobuzzer @DriverXag @ZacharyGarris This passage is such a strong corrective of the complementarian position because if women are also sons then why do they treat them as though they are not going to rule and reign with Christ one day? Are they ...

@sparkobuzzer @DriverXag @ZacharyGarris This passage is such a strong corrective of the complementarian position because if women are also sons then why do they treat them as though they are not going

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-06

@sparkobuzzer @DriverXag @ZacharyGarris Most complementarians I have interacted

@sparkobuzzer @DriverXag @ZacharyGarris Most complementarians I have interacted with believe this passage is only about salvation. It doesn’t have anything to do with there here and now and the famil

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-05

@DriverXag @sparkobuzzer @ZacharyGarris Gal 3:26 is not dealing with physical land, but the inheritance given to Jesus. It’s about salvation and everything else. This includes the church. There’s nothing passed from male to male in terms of leader...

@DriverXag @sparkobuzzer @ZacharyGarris Gal 3:26 is not dealing with physical land, but the inheritance given to Jesus. It’s about salvation and everything else. This includes the church. There’s n

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@ZacharyGarris But an unrepentant, willful lifestyle of sin means you are outside of the faith. Again, where—and you must provide this—is a woman speaking, teaching, leading, overseeing, pastoring EVER stated to be a sin or listed in any list of sin...

@ZacharyGarris But an unrepentant, willful lifestyle of sin means you are outside of the faith. Again, where—and you must provide this—is a woman speaking, teaching, leading, overseeing, pastoring EV

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@ZacharyGarris Let me know what creed says that women cannot occupy positions of leadership or serve as a pastor or preach or teach truth. Next, you can take a look at any list of sin in scripture and you won’t find women speaking, teaching, leading...

@ZacharyGarris Let me know what creed says that women cannot occupy positions of leadership or serve as a pastor or preach or teach truth. Next, you can take a look at any list of sin in scripture an

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@taxpayer0011 @tradwifetoday @DrCurtisFreeman @BethMooreLPM @DukeChapel No, I mean the context of the passage. I’m not interested in bending scripture or conforming it to culture. Perhaps you are not aware but it takes strength and guts to do what ...

@taxpayer0011 @tradwifetoday @DrCurtisFreeman @BethMooreLPM @DukeChapel No, I mean the context of the passage. I’m not interested in bending scripture or conforming it to culture. Perhaps you are no

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@IssaDegen @smashbaals It's Greek words, not Hebrew. The point is who the 'she' and 'they' are referring to in 1 Tim 2:15? If we can find the answer to that and make it make sense in the context and the rest of the grammar, we can understand what P...

@IssaDegen @smashbaals It's Greek words, not Hebrew. The point is who the 'she' and 'they' are referring to in 1 Tim 2:15? If we can find the answer to that and make it make sense in the context and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@DrSSteele @smashbaals Where is gender role in the text? If its ordained by God, role should be there as that's what everyone thinks is so important. Primacy means that it's the males that must do all the leading, preaching, judging doctrine, overs...

@DrSSteele @smashbaals Where is gender role in the text? If its ordained by God, role should be there as that's what everyone thinks is so important. Primacy means that it's the males that must do a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-03

@Pathfinder4545 @pastherandie @ChristVictorous @Brian_Sauve I appreciate you enc

@Pathfinder4545 @pastherandie @ChristVictorous @Brian_Sauve I appreciate you encouraging me to read my Bible. It just doesn’t move our conversation forward.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-03

@Pathfinder4545 @pastherandie @ChristVictorous @Brian_Sauve Why use the word hea

@Pathfinder4545 @pastherandie @ChristVictorous @Brian_Sauve Why use the word head? The husband loves and leads. Yes, but does this mean the wife doesn’t love? Clearly not. The same reason why she

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-03

@pastherandie @lastadolphin @Brian_Sauve Leading is possible but this doesn’t mean authority over or the boss of or the final decision maker. Jesus says the greatest leader is the greatest slave. Ideally both lead in an equal partnership according ...

@pastherandie @lastadolphin @Brian_Sauve Leading is possible but this doesn’t mean authority over or the boss of or the final decision maker. Jesus says the greatest leader is the greatest slave. Id

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